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What is the most important information I should know about Ambien?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities.Ambien will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness 90 ambien pill. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime 90 ambien pill. You may experience some carryover effects the next day 90 ambien pill.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien 90 ambien pill. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous 90 ambien pill.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks 90 ambien pill. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable 90 ambien pill. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien 90 ambien pill.

What is Ambien?
• Ambien is in a class of drugs called sedative/hypnotics or sleep medications 90 ambien pill. Ambien affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and causeinsomnia 90 ambien pill.
• Ambien induces sleep and causes relaxation 90 ambien pill. It is used to treat sleepdisorders such as trouble falling asleep, waking up many times during the night,or waking up too early in the morning 90 ambien pill. Ambien is for short-term use only--usually7 to 10 days 90 ambien pill. Longer-term use must be monitored closely by a doctor 90 ambien pill.
• Ambien may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide 90 ambien pill.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Ambien?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
· have liver disease;
· have asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or another respiratory disease;or
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• You may not be able to take Ambien, or you may require a lower dose orspecial monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove 90 ambien pill.
• Ambien is in the FDA pregnancy category B 90 ambien pill. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby 90 ambien pill. Do not take Ambien without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment 90 ambien pill.
• Ambien passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby 90 ambien pill. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby 90 ambien pill.
• If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from Ambien 90 ambien pill. You may require a lower dose of this medication 90 ambien pill.
• Ambien is not approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 18years of age 90 ambien pill.

How should I take Ambien?
• Take Ambien exactly as directed by your doctor 90 ambien pill. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you 90 ambien pill.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water 90 ambien pill.
• Take Ambien just before you go to bed 90 ambien pill. It will make you drowsy, and youcould fall and hurt yourself if you take your dose before you are ready forsleep 90 ambien pill.
• Take Ambien only if you are able to get a full night's sleep before youmust be active again 90 ambien pill.
• Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you 90 ambien pill.
• Do not stop taking Ambien suddenly if you have been taking it for morethan 1 or 2 weeks 90 ambien pill. This may cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable 90 ambien pill. Talk to your doctor if you need to stop treatment with Ambien 90 ambien pill.
• Store Ambien at room temperature away from moisture and heat 90 ambien pill.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Since Ambien is usually taken only if you need it to help you sleep,missing a dose will not cause any problems 90 ambien pill. Take the missed dose only if youcan be sure that you will get 7 or 8 full hours of sleep after the dose 90 ambien pill. Ifyou do not sleep for 7 or 8 full hours, you may experience carryover effectsfrom Ambien after you wake up 90 ambien pill.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention 90 ambien pill.
• Symptoms of a Ambien overdose may include sleepiness, confusion, dizziness,difficult or slow breathing, and unconsciousness 90 ambien pill.

What should I avoid while taking Ambien?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities 90 ambien pill. Ambien will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness 90 ambien pill. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities 90 ambien pill. Ambien should be taken justbefore bedtime 90 ambien pill. You may experience some carryover effects the next day 90 ambien pill.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Ambien 90 ambien pill. Alcohol will increase drowsinessand may increase dizziness while you are taking Ambien, which could be dangerous 90 ambien pill.
• Avoid other sedatives, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers, including over-the-counterpreparations 90 ambien pill. They should not be used while you are taking Ambien unless yourdoctor directs otherwise 90 ambien pill.

What are the possible side effects of Ambien?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingAmbien and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; hives); or
· hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or severe confusion 90 ambien pill.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur 90 ambien pill. Continueto take Ambien and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache, drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness;
· nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
· depression;
· muscle aches or pains;
· vivid or abnormal dreams; or
· amnesia (memory loss) after a dose 90 ambien pill.
• A problem that may occur when sleep medicines are stopped is known as"rebound insomnia." This means that a person may have more troublesleeping the first few nights after the medicine is stopped than before startingthe medicine 90 ambien pill. If you should experience rebound insomnia, do not get discouraged 90 ambien pill. This problem usually goes away on its own after 1 or 2 nights
• Ambien is habit forming 90 ambien pill. Stopping this medication suddenly can causewithdrawal effects if you have taken it continuously for several weeks 90 ambien pill. Talkto your doctor about the safe use of this medication 90 ambien pill.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur 90 ambien pill. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome 90 ambien pill.

What other drugs will affect Ambien?
• Ambien may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, other sedatives (used totreat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants 90 ambien pill. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicineunless your doctor approves 90 ambien pill.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Ambien 90 ambien pill. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products 90 ambien pill.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Ambien written for healthprofessionals that you may read 90 ambien pill.

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